Due to promotion to the 4th tier of non-league football at the end of 2023-24, the Stan competed in 2024-25 in the FA Trophy instead of the Vase. They beat Clitheroe 1-0 in their 1st FA Trophy match with the goal scored by Shepherd. In the 2nd Qualifying Round they lost 3-1 away to Clitheroe with Stephenson scoring.
This season, they comfortably beat Emley in the 1st Qualifying round who were also the last team that they played in the FA Vase. The goals were scored by Hopper & Walker. In the 2nd qualifying round they beat Newton Aycliffe 4-0 with goals from Milburn, Hopper (2) & Stephenson. In the 3rd qualifying round, the Stan travelled to Bradford Park Avenue where they were narrowly beaten 2-1 with Hopper scoring.
1st Qualifying Round - Heaton Stannington 1-0 North Ferriby MATCH REPORT
2nd Qualifying Round - Heaton Stannington 3-1 Heaton Stannington MATCH REPORT
1st Qualifying Round - Heaton Stannington 2-0 Emley MATCH REPORT
2nd Qualifying Round - Heaton Stannington 4-0 Newton Aycliffe MATCH REPORT
3rd Qualifying Round - Bradford Park Avenue 2-1 Heaton Stannington MATCH REPORT